Tavares Comes Through: Islanders 2, Hurricanes 1 (OT)
Tavares Comes Through: Islanders 2, Hurricanes 1 (OT)
Hurricanes (1) @ Islanders (2)
Saturday, Jan 21, 2012, 7:00 PM EST
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
| Final - 1.21.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| New York Islanders | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Stories
Islanders 2, Hurricanes 1 (OT): John Tavares Easily in the Top 26
The New York Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 in overtime on the strength of two John Tavares goals.
Islanders Vs. Hurricanes Final Score: Islanders Top Canes In Overtime, 2-1
Islanders earn third straight win, G Evgeni Nabokov and C John Tavares star.
Islanders Vs. Hurricanes: Islanders Look To Make It Three Straight Wins
The New York Islanders look to extend their winning streak to three in a home game against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight.
Hurricanes At Islanders: Game Day Preview
Hurricanes At Islanders: Game Day Preview
Islanders vs. Hurricanes: Nice Knowing Ya, Fleeting Patrick Brothers
The New York Islanders host the Carolina Hurricanes with both teams tied in a tightening bottom five standing in the Eastern Conference. The Islanders go for their third win in a row, and John Tavares has an 11-game point streak on the line.
Alexei Ponikarovsky Traded to Devils
Alexei Ponikarovsky Traded to Devils
The John Tavares Breakout Is Lifting Everyone
John Tavares' growth from a good center to a very good center is helping launch Matt Moulson's point production and is lifting the entire New York Islanders team.
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NY Islanders | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Carolina Goal - Jeff Skinner (13), from Zac Dalpe and Bryan Allen at 8:43. Penalties - Travis Hamonic, NY Islanders (Tripping), 3:15; Mark Eaton, NY Islanders (Interference), 12:36. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, NY Islanders Goal - John Tavares (18), from Kyle Okposo and Mark Streit at 7:46. Penalties - Bryan Allen, Carolina (Holding), 8:54; Andreas Nodl, Carolina (Hooking), 14:11; Jay Pandolfo, NY Islanders (Tripping), 20:00. |
| Third Period |
| - No scoring. |
| Overtime |
| - 3, NY Islanders Goal - John Tavares (19), from P.A. Parenteau and Travis Hamonic at 3:58. |
Shots on Goal:
Carolina 15 + 8 + 8 + 2 = 33.
NY Islanders 9 + 23 + 6 + 2 = 40.
Power Play Conversion: Carolina 0-3. NY Islanders 0-2.
Goaltenders: Carolina, Cam Ward 2-40-.950. NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 1-33-.970.
Referees: Ian Walsh, Kevin Pollock
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll, Derek Amell
Power Play Conversion: Carolina 0-3. NY Islanders 0-2.
Goaltenders: Carolina, Cam Ward 2-40-.950. NY Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov 1-33-.970.
Referees: Ian Walsh, Kevin Pollock
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll, Derek Amell
